1983-2011-2023: How Indian Bowlers Have Fared Up In Cricket World Cups

The 1983, 2011 and 2023 ICC ODI World Cup editions saw the prowess of bowlers play an instrumental role in shaping Team India's success on the grandest stage of international cricket. The 1983 World Cup marked a historic milestone for Indian cricket, as the team, led by the charismatic Kapil Dev, triumphed against the mighty West Indies in the final at Lord's. In the famed moment, India's bowlers exhibited exceptional resilience to fend off the underdogs' tag and get the better of the Caribbean side, the dominant cricketing team in the world at that time.

The likes of Mohinder Amarnath, who played a pivotal all-round role and earned the 'Player of the Match' in the final and Madan Lal, with his breakthroughs, showcased the mettle of the Indian bowling attack. The strategic approach of the bowlers, complemented by their wickets at key junctures, played a vital role in securing India's maiden World Cup.

Fast forward to 2011 and the history repeated itself yet again! Indian bowlers emerged as the unsung heroes of the campaign. Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, the team clinched the World Cup title at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Throughout the tournament, the bowling unit, led by Zaheer Khan, was pivotal in restricting opposition and keeping them at bay. The trio of Yuvraj Singh, Munaf Patel and Harbhajan Singh contributed significantly.

12 years later, The Indian cricket team is looking more fierce than ever before, with the bowling department wreaking havoc and making the most of the home conditions on offer. Let's have a look at how the bowlers sent shivers down the spines of the opposition in these editions and won matches for their side.

1983: Kapil Dev's men defy expectations!

Following forgettable outings in 1975